Roberto De Zerbi strongly criticised his struggling Tottenham side following their 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, insisting that “we cannot allow ourselves to lose a match like this”. The Italian immediately walked down the tunnel after the final whistle and again heard boos from the stands. Tottenham entered the three-week international break still searching for […]
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Unai Emery remains composed. Although he reacts passionately to every moment from the technical area, Aston Villa’s squad knows him as one of the calmest figures behind the scenes. He is often more critical after a win than after a loss. John McGinn recalls an incident early in Emery’s nearly four-year spell when the manager […]
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Life is rarely uneventful in Hull, and only three matches into the Premier League campaign, the club’s supporters have already experienced an exciting journey. After stunning Manchester United at home on the opening day and securing victory at Coventry the following weekend, this well-earned draw and a third consecutive clean sheet strengthened Sergej Jakirovic’s confidence […]
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1. Carrick says United cannot be transformed overnight Michael Carrick acknowledged that a single transfer window would not solve all of Manchester United’s problems, although he remained broadly satisfied with the club’s recruitment. United invested £155m in central midfielders but did not add a left-back, meaning Luke Shaw remains their only senior option in that […]
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Unai Emery has described Aston Villa and Chelsea as rivals rather than allies, saying both clubs are determined to overcome one another despite completing several transfers between them in recent years. Emiliano Martínez was the latest player to switch between the two sides after Chelsea spent £117m to recruit Morgan Rogers from Villa this summer. […]
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Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The 33-year-old, who had been seeking a transfer away from Villa during the past two summers, has now secured his departure in a £7.5m deal and agreed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner and two-time recipient […]
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Unai Emery is optimistic that Nicolas Jackson will finalise his £47.5m transfer from Chelsea in time to make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal on Monday. Villa are also close to completing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye. Emery described Jackson’s expected arrival as the beginning of a “new chapter” for the club, […]
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Chelsea have reached a £7.5m agreement to recruit Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, while they anticipate an approach from Manchester City for Enzo Fernández within the next two days. Xabi Alonso made the addition of a new goalkeeper a priority following Robert Sánchez’s difficult performance against Fulham on Monday. Negotiations for Martínez progressed rapidly after […]
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Today’s podcast covers convincing Carabao Cup victories for Tottenham and Newcastle against two in-form Championship teams. Sávio marked his debut with a goal and appeared delighted, while Newcastle brought in Nico González as part of their midfield overhaul. The two winning sides will meet on Saturday evening. The panel also examines the difficulties facing Manchester […]
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Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]
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